“Turn and Return” (World Fusion)

[jcub]

“Turn and Return” is an instrumental piece that blends world music and fusion genres. It features tablas (Korg Wavedrum Global), the Modern Harpejji library (Impact Soundworks) for the bass (LinnStrument), Audio Modeling’s SWAM Violin 3 (LinnStrument), a Strandberg Svarten Guitar, Audio Modeling’s SWAM Flugelhorn (LinnStrument), and Toontrack’s Decades Library (Fusion Kit played on a Zendrum). Additionally, the piece incorporates an Emerald Amicus 12-String Guitar.


https://soundcloud.com/jeremycubert/turn-and-return

[Zombie Queen]

Very tasteful. Violin sound quite convincing. I enjoyed this.

[enroe]

You call it world music. I think it's a fusion of jazz elements with gypsy violin.
The song is quite groovy and diverse—with many elements. You've really done
a great job with the violin. At some points, however, I get the impression
that a real violin would bring even more "breath" and lightness to the
instrumental.

Overall, I liked it and enjoyed it.

[jcub]

Thank you! The virtual instruments are always a work in progress. They are much, much better than they used to be!

[procrastive]

Another great track from you! ...The syncopation is what says "world music" to me. Maybe there are also some segments in an unusual time signature? I think "world fusion" is a good description for it.

That violin sounds really good! Thanks for posting that!

[jcub]

Thanks! There are varied time signatures. The style was influenced by the group Shakti which is why I used “world fusion” to describe it but I try not to get wedded to genre labels if I can help it.

[aaron aardvark]

jcub,
Violin and brass sound quite real. Interesting blend of genres. I like the Eastern Indian percussion. I like it! Cool song ending! I will be posting a new song soon; perhaps you can check it out.

[ChameleonMusic]

Really enjoyed the listen.

Reminds me at times of the early Vangelis album THE DRAGON...hard to pin down genre-wise and that's a good thing for me!

Violin and flugel horn sound very musical and engaging...realistic? No not for me (I'm sitting next to a violinist as I type (and she'll kill me if I say anything different) + I'm a trumpet player who also owns a flugel horn...they sound really great as fluid, expressive, musical sounds, but not quite 'real' as such?

Some fantastic melodic moments in there and some wonderfully intricate, delicate textures as well. Rhythmically I also enjoyed it with the time signature changes...just felt that there were a few transitory moments where the rhythmic sync / overall groove just 'slipped' a little?

[jcub]

Thanks for the listen and comments. Using virtual instruments presents an interesting conundrum. I do not think even the best virtual instrument can replace a skilled musician playing the actual instrument. I have been fortunate to work with amazing string and horn players over the years. I am currrently a “returning” trumpet player and working to get my embochure back. But with tools like LinnStrument (and other expressive controllers) and the new virtual instruments, I think you can play parts musicially. That is my goal. I will go back and check the timing of the drums/groove. I play the parts in real time on the Zendrum which definitely causes some slip.

[ChameleonMusic]

I do not think even the best virtual instrument can replace a skilled musician playing the actual instrument.

...with tools like LinnStrument (and other expressive controllers) and the new virtual instruments, I think you can play parts musically. That is my goal.

100% Agree...and that's what you've created here for me - a musical, emotional, satisfying, flowing, expressive piece for virtual instruments alongside live recordings of 'real' instruments.

For me VSTs etc are instruments in their own right (with their own strengths and weaknesses) and not replacements.

Yep -it's definitely a talking point without doubt!